Veterinary Assistant
馃搷 Location: Saugus, MA
馃晲 Schedule: Full-Time | Four 10-hour shifts or five 8-hour shifts and 1 Saturday a month聽
馃挼 Pay Range:聽$18-$22 (Based on experience)
Saugus Animal Hospital is a growing three-doctor practice dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and outstanding client service. We treat every patient and client like family and emphasize Fear Free medicine, teamwork, and a positive clinic culture. As we continue to expand, we鈥檙e looking for a compassionate and dependable Veterinary Assistant to join our team.
We are seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant who is eager to learn, loves working with animals, and thrives in a collaborative environment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on patient care and wants to build their skills alongside experienced veterinarians and technicians.
If you are motivated, reliable, and passionate about animal welfare, we would love to meet you!
What You鈥檒l Do
Assist veterinarians and technicians with patient appointments and procedures
Properly restrain animals for exams and treatments
Prepare exam rooms and surgical areas
Clean, sterilize, and maintain instruments and equipment
Monitor hospitalized patients and report changes to the medical team
Collect and prepare lab samples
Provide compassionate client communication and education
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe hospital environment
What We鈥檙e Looking For
Previous veterinary assistant experience聽
Strong animal handling and restraint skills
Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Dependable, detail-oriented, and self-motivated
Schedule
Four 10-hour shifts or five 8-hour shifts
Must be available for one Saturday per month
Perks and Benefits:
- Competitive compensation + Monthly Bonus Opportunities
- Health, dental, vision, and mental health support (24/7 access)
- Generous PTO, paid parental leave, and holiday pay
- Annual Scrub Allowance
- Free RACE-approved CE platform, including VA and tech-specific content
- 401K with employer match
- Incentive programs recognizing team contributions to great care
- Personal pet care discounts at all CVP locations + Pet Insurance Discounts
- Internal mobility and advancement opportunities across the CVP network
Let鈥檚 Talk About Your Next Career Move
Whether you're an experienced assistant ready for a change, or you're just looking for the right culture fit, let's connect and see if Saugus聽Animal Hospital is right for you.
CVP does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.